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H493 UWF

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,190 mi
Last recorded107,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 UWF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 107,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 92,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 92,056 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

o/s/f mirror cracked

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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H493 UWF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H493 UWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H493 UWF registered?

H493 UWF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 24 March 1991.

Is H493 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H493 UWF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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